Mountain biking in Spain...
Jul 11th 2007, 5:29 pm
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Mountain biking in Spain...
Do any of you do it, have any of you got a mountain bike and if so any stories, tales advice or nuggets of information??
Jul 14th 2007, 1:18 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
35 views and not one reply. Does no one have a mountain bike out there??
Jul 14th 2007, 2:28 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
We ride down the mountain and along the promenade to the fort and back, then spend as much time pushing the bikes back up the mountain to where we live. ;-))
Jul 14th 2007, 2:46 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
where i live in ladrova near gandia there are lots of tracks for mountain bikeing. but you gota be fit! and its a 13k climb to to get to ladrova!
Jul 14th 2007, 2:56 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
Lots of mountain bikers in this area Matt, but don't know any of them up close and personal 
Sorry,
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Sorry,
M
Jul 14th 2007, 3:46 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
My son is a mad keen mountain biker. There are two sorts with different bikes for each. He is the certifiable kind a "Downhill" mountain biker very specialised bike designed to go like hell down very steep mountain tracks and take all the bumps in their stride. His bike has huge suspension travel and kevlar tyres.
Trouble is the theory does not always work, came off about 6 weeks ago badly scarred arms and legs and a broken elbow.
The other kind "Uphill and down" again has different suspension and gears. All these bikes come very expensive he has spent about £2000 on his and he tells me that is cheap a "Honda" no less is the bees knees and costs about £10,000.
Kath and I have mountain bikes but they are really weedy and are good for road use and some parkland riding.
Regards,
John.
Jul 14th 2007, 3:52 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
Hi rugbymatt,
My son is a mad keen mountain biker. There are two sorts with different bikes for each. He is the certifiable kind a "Downhill" mountain biker very specialised bike designed to go like hell down very steep mountain tracks and take all the bumps in their stride. His bike has huge suspension travel and kevlar tyres.
Trouble is the theory does not always work, came off about 6 weeks ago badly scarred arms and legs and a broken elbow.
The other kind "Uphill and down" again has different suspension and gears. All these bikes come very expensive he has spent about £2000 on his and he tells me that is cheap a "Honda" no less is the bees knees and costs about £10,000.
Kath and I have mountain bikes but they are really weedy and are good for road use and some parkland riding.
Regards,
John.
My son is a mad keen mountain biker. There are two sorts with different bikes for each. He is the certifiable kind a "Downhill" mountain biker very specialised bike designed to go like hell down very steep mountain tracks and take all the bumps in their stride. His bike has huge suspension travel and kevlar tyres.
Trouble is the theory does not always work, came off about 6 weeks ago badly scarred arms and legs and a broken elbow.
The other kind "Uphill and down" again has different suspension and gears. All these bikes come very expensive he has spent about £2000 on his and he tells me that is cheap a "Honda" no less is the bees knees and costs about £10,000.
Kath and I have mountain bikes but they are really weedy and are good for road use and some parkland riding.
Regards,
John.
I actually have a really nice MB, its custom made to my requirements and aside from needing a new saddle now is really nice.
I was only asking because I would love to spend a bit more time on my bike and just wondered if many on here did the same. I have managed to find a few books on trails and runs, I have to say I am not a gung ho, manic type, I just love doing it, and it is the perfect way to exercise a very energetic dog!
Jul 14th 2007, 9:56 pm
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Re: Mountain biking in Spain...
Loads of cycling in Denia and surrounds - mix of flat and mountainous terrain. Didnt mention it as I know this is not the area you are looking at - unless you are considering a visit to Mitzy!
